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Old-New Jewish Humanism

Author :  Ephraim Meir (Series Ed) Dr. Avi Elqayam

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Country
Israel
Publisher
Ira Publishing, Israel
ISBN 9789659245284
Format HardBound
Language English
Year of Publication 2018
Bib. Info 152p. Includes Index ; Bibliography
Product Weight 400 gms.
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This book presents Judaism as a special kind of Humanism. It is argued that one does not have to make a choice between Judaism or humanism: they are interconnected, two sides of the same coin. The defense of human rights such as equality and freedom and the respect for the dignity of every human being make up the backbone of Judaism. Rediscovering the humanistic core in Judaism allows for a critical view on the own religion and forbids shaping one's particular identity on the negative background of other identities that also promote human values. The proposed interpretation of Judaism as a humanism unites religious, less religious and secular Jews. It brings to light the constructive and cooperative forces in the fundamental texts and focuses upon the difficult election to make the world more equal and Just. It consolidates the sense of relating to humanity as such and implications waging war against discrimination or violation of fundamental human rights.

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